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Welcome

Abol – Touch Travel and Tours is proud to introduce Ethiopia. Whether you are interested in ancient or ethnographic culture, ancient history, wonderful scenery, wildlife or birdlife, important geological formations, Ethiopia has it all. There are about 85 different tribes inhabiting the country, all speaking different languages or dialects and all with their different ceremonies and colourful dress. From the spectacular Simien mountains or the stunningly beautiful Rift Valley and its collection of volcanic lakes, you will be amazed at the natural beauty of Ethiopia. Added to this, the warm, hospitable people of Ethiopia, with their natural charm and gentleness, will provide you with an experience you will never forget.

Ethiopia is the astonishing exception in the whole continent of Africa for being the major center where ecological and cultural resources remained unadulterated. Ethiopia is the African exception – its ancient culture and social cohesion remained unaltered for thousands of years.

In general Ethiopia is a unique country where one can experience African culture, ecology and history.

Testimonial

‘ I weary of writing more about these buildings, because it seems to me that I shall not be believed if I write more ... I swear by God, in Whose power I am, that all I have written is the truth ‘ a description of Lalibela by a Portuguese priest called Francisco Alvares (1465 - 1540)

Our Speciality

Abol Ethiopia Travel and Tours have 8 years experience of organizing tours for hundreds of clients from all over the world. We are happy to customize tours to your specific requirements. We pride ourselves on our long experience and great local knowledge of the country, which we believe will maximize the enjoyment of your trip with us.

Interesting Facts about Ethiopia

- Ethiopia has the biggest share of Africa‘s world heritage sites registered by UNESCO.

- The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months (12 months of 30 days and a 13th. of 5 days) and it is now 2003 in Ethiopia! The system of telling the time in Ethiopia is also different

- The Ark of the Covenant is believed to be kept in a church in Axum.

- Ethiopia is where coffee is originated from a place called Keffa, and it is home for the best quality coffee in the world .

- It is believed that Ethiopia is the oldest area of human settlement and from where human beings migrated across the world.

- Ethiopia has the lowest in Africa and the hottest place on earth – the Danakil depression or Dallol. In the same area, the Erta Ale volcano contains the oldest constant lava lake in the world.

- Ethiopia has the largest area of Afro-alpine moorland on earth, The Bale Mountains, home to a great diversity of mammals, birds, flora and fauna.

- The longest network of caverns in Africa can be found at Sof Omar, Bale region.

- Ethiopia is a world renowned area for birdlife with over 850 different species, 23 of which are endemic.

- The endemic mammals include the Gelada Baboon, the Walia Ibex, The Mountain Nyala, The Menelik‘s Bushbuck, the Swayne‘s Hartbeats and the Ethiopian Wolf.

TOUR PACKAGES AND SERVICES WE PROVIDE

-Package tours and trips for groups, families, friends or students

-Addis Ababa city tour and regular departure tours available trough out the year

-Long and short trips, and excursions for business travelers

-Photographing and photo safaris, filming, research

-Activities and sports, bird watching tours, mountain biking, motor cycling, mountain trekking and mountain walking, the great Ethiopian run, fishing in the rift valley lakes, mountain climbing and driving across Ethiopia

-Festival and pilgrimage tours for Timket, Easter ( Fasika ), Meskel, Ethiopian Christmas, Dire Sheik Husain, Axum Tsion, Kulubi and Gishen Mariam

-Cultural tours to the Omo Valley; Hamer, Karo, Mursi, Konso, Bena and Ari tribes and adventure tours and expeditions to the Danakil or the Afar depression; Erta alle, Dallol, and Afdera

-Tailor made tours to all parts of Ethiopia, Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, Blue Nile falls, Harar, Gheralta, Omo Valley, Surma, Gambela, Simien Mountains, Bale Mountains, Denakil depression and many more

-Hotel bookings, car rentals, flight bookings, conference tours, honeymoon vacations and study tours in Ethiopia.